Gandia
 

Does anyone know anything about the hotels or even a small holiday flat at Gandia beach? I am seriously thinking that I might go there for Christmas and New Year to avoid all of the well meaning invitations that have started rolling in. Not being a kill joy just do not want to be a dampener to their enjoyment.

Rosemary

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Same here Rosemary, I'm struggling to cope. Have tried a speadsheet and diary organiser software but even they can't cope. Thinking of getting someone in to manage everything.

:D

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No I don't but good luck in finding solace over the festive period. A hotel might be better so that you have some distraction from your own thoughts ... maybe??

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Hi Rosemary if I'm going somewhere new I usually check

http://www.booking.com/searchresults...325187288a008e

and

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotels-...ry-Hotels.html

as well as personal recommendations.

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Problem that I am discovering is the if you go half board at the hotels this includes three special meals so the price absolutely rockets up and I do not want to be in the thick of the celebrations.

Rosemary

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surely you can get somewhere that will cater to YOUR needs. I thought it was only the stupid Brit hotels that would insist on all or nothing.

hope you find somewhere.
kind regards

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I can understand that ...

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might just join you.............

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Can I can come too :-)

Seriously Rosemary I hope you find something that suits, I know how I felt that 1st Christmas. I wish I could help but with my dog still waiting op date I cannot make any plans.

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How about the Hotel Borgia in the centre of Gandia, B&B good price. You can always get the bus to the beach and you have all of Gandia to browse around, incognito. Plenty of people around yet you can keep yourself to yourself.

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Im back for a short while at the end of the month so I can look at Gandia Beach for you. There are places up on our mountain for rental, but you would need to drive. Nice views, but no bus service :-)

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Basically I want to be able to walk out of the door and have a good walk along the sea front as and when the whim takes me and only drive when I want to go to places like La Vital. Have not been to Gandia for more than three years so I thought that it would be a good place to visit again.

Rosemary

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Thanks Mitzyboy I really appreciate your offer.

Rosemary

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Gandia Marina have small apartments they rent out.

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Now that sounds good. I have done a quick google but cannot find any information on these, I will keep trying though and if anyone has any further details I would be grateful. I have e-mailed and telephoned a few places and they are either fully booked or closed.

Rosemary

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I am looking at going to Salou myself (for the New Year that is), also on my own, for a bit of golf and peace. Don't know the place at all, but maybe nice to discover.
:)

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I have a friend who has two apartments in Salou, so if you are looking for one I can put you in touch.

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I did a search in google.es for "Gandia Marina pisos de vacaciones" and there were quite a few hits for apartments to let. But not sure if they're available "out of season".

Hope you find something that suits. If you do and you're walking the beach and come across two fat old men paddling, that's us. Wave and say "hello".

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Gandia Playa is a lot more "Spanish" than some areas around. It seems to be a Spanish holiday resort. Some of the places do close up in the winter as it's obviously quieter, but quieter is probably what Rosemary wants :D

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Thanks Mitzyboy, but I am looking at a hotel deal with golf included. I did find one, now just need the courage to book it ! Not simple, organising a trip on your own ! :(

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My friend is a member I'll pop down before the weekend and check it out

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Thanks, I appreciate your help, this morning started to get cold feet over it but still think that it will be the answer for me this year.

Rosemary

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I hope you find somewhere to your liking, Rosemary. I've been on holiday alone several times and really enjoyed it, you can please yourself what you do and when you do it. Sometimes it can feel a bit awkward eating in a restaurant by yourself, but I always take a book with me to pass the time whilst waiting for my food to arrive and I've always been treated politely and kindly by waiters.

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Hi Rosemary, feel free to join me in Salou, if you want. Gandia is a bit too far for me, driving from the Var in France. I am in the same boat as you, my husband passed away 2 years ago and only just now I am trying to do things on my own. Already booked a holiday in Ayamonte for February (we always went there so its very much 2nd home to me), and now want to try Salou for the New Year.

Anne

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In the 4 months since Graham died I have made a point of going out for a meal every week because that is what Graham would have wanted me to do. Have never ever been on holiday on my own but I have to do it sometime and the invitations have started coming for the Christmas period so in a way I am running away from peoples kindnesses as opposed to having a holiday. I know what you mean about pleasing yourself etc but when it is inflicted on you permanently it is not good and not welcome at all. My family wanted me to go to the UK but I cannot face the travelling and Gandia is fairly close so if I want to I can bolt home again.

Rosemary

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Wishing you well
x

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The rooms are 25 +iva single occupancy.They are origional to the build of the marina (70s?).Clean and tidy with nice views of the marine or sea

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Thank you so much for finding this out for me and I am amazed at the price but just before I saw your message I had contacted a hotel and have booked full board.

Thanks again

Rosemary

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Any time Rosemary hope you enjoy Xmas in Gandia

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Thank you.

Rosemary

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Anne, hi, I lost my husband 3 yrs ago, I am in Ayamonte so if you want to chat and/or meet up when you visit just PM me :-)

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Thanks very much :)
I will PM when closer to my travel date !

:thumbsup:

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I have resurrected this thread in order to stop us highjacking the thread on Madrid by Emmis.

Thank you Domino and LynnR for your posts I appreciate your input.

The hotel did Christmas in such a low key way, small amount of decorations, a tree and that was it. Christmas eve they put slightly different food on and everyone was given Cava to toast each other and a few of the people sang a couple of songs at dinner and on Christmas day we were given Cava again but that was it so it worked out very well for me. I am very glad that I did not stay at home and glad that I forced myself to go elsewhere.

Many walks, a lot of driving to other places and a great deal of reading meant that I survived the week. Thought at one point about staying over the New Year too but on the night before the flats near to the hotel suddenly filled with noisy youngsters so I knew then that it was good that I was coming home.

For the last 4 years I have stayed within a 12 kilometre radius so this break has broken that and will also encourage me to venture out more than I have been.

Rosemary

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Did not spot you at all but there were a lot of people paddling.

Rosemary